Under Gods Command
Joshua 5:1 Now when all the Amorites Kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite Kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until we had crossed over, their hearts melted and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites.
The Israelites spent 39 years in the desert unnecessarily because they were terrified of the Canaanites. They underestimated God’s ability. The Israelites first attempt to enter the Promised Land had failed. Here Israel saw that the Canaanites were terrified of their army. The Canaanites had heard about Israel’s great victories through God, and they hoped that the Jordan River would slow Israel down or discourage them from entering Canaan. But news that the Israelites had crossed the Jordan on dry land caused any courage the Canaanites still had to melt away.
Don’t underestimate God. If we are faithful to God, he will cause great opposition to disappear. God can change the attitudes of those who oppose him.
Under Gods command 